Underneath, a custom Bilstein suspension package known as 'The Big Bad Wolf' by engineers has been installed.

The Volkswagen apprentices who built the Amarok also installed AP Racing brakes, and fitted it the rather small looking wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres, giving it an odd but dynamically effective stance.

Its standard engine produces 165kW and 550Nm, but was able to reach speeds in excess of 200km/h.

That time was two seconds faster than a stock Golf GTI. At the time, VW PR manager and project lead Kurt McGuiness said it was impressive what the VW apprentices have been able to achieve so effectively.

"It's important for us at Volkswagen to offer unique learning experiences to our apprentices.

“Our Big Bad Wolf Amarok track car is not only an example of our superior engineering, it's also a way for us as a business to support the lifeblood of our industry in Australia."